Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a drive bracket (10), a cage (20), a holder (30) attached to a side panel (21) of the cage, and a slider (40) secured to a lower bottom plate (15) of the drive bracket. The holder defines an arcuate groove (32) and a guide way (35) therein. The slider comprises a first shaft (42) and a second shaft (43). The drive bracket is pivotably installed in the cage. The drive bracket rotates relative to the cage, with the first shaft sliding and being tightly held within the groove, and the second shaft sliding and tightly pressing on the guide way. The drive bracket can be rotated relative to the cage and located in any desired position during such rotation.

Abstract: A shock-avoiding structure for hard disk having four threaded apertures in four corners is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of fasteners each having a first portion driven into the aperture and a second portion projected from the hard disk; a parallelepiped chassis in a computer case for receiving the hard disk, the chassis including a plurality of recesses on either side; and a plurality of elongated shock absorbing members formed of elastomeric material, each having a first section end urged against the second portion of the fastener, a second section projected from the side of the chassis, and an intermediate, annular groove anchored on the recess for suspending the hard disk in the chassis. An assembly order of the fasteners and the shock absorbing members is not critical in a manufacturing process, thus significantly increasing yield. The hard disk can also be configured as a removable one.

Abstract: An instrument system includes an instrument assembly having at least one fitting projecting therefrom. The instrument system further includes at least a first housing member including at least one alignment member located therein. The alignment member preferably includes at least one sloped surface which slopes toward at least one seating adapted to seat the at least one fitting of the instrument assembly. The instrument system further includes a second housing member which forms an explosion-proof enclosure with the first housing member to enclose the instrument assembly. The second housing member preferably forms an explosion-proof enclosure with the first housing member via cooperating threading. The instrument assembly can, for example, include electrical components for a combustible gas sensor.

Abstract: A modular keyboard (12) for a tablet personal computer (10) provides a cover on an outer side (16) for covering the base unit (14) screen (18) and an inner side (46). A key array (44) for key-based data entry into the base unit (14) mounts integrally to the inner side (46). A back support (48) supports the base unit (14) in a raised position relative to the key array (44) and presents the base unit (14) for monitoring data entry from the key array (44). The back support (48) is retractable to a recess (90) that is substantially parallel to the inner side (46). Side support arms (54) cooperate with the back support (48) for supporting the base unit (14) and holding the base unit (14) securely relative to the back support (48). The side support arms (54) are retractable to a recessed position substantially parallel to the inner side (46). A bus connector (78) connects and communicates key-based data between the key array (44) and the base unit (14).

Abstract: A data storage device includes a housing in which is mounted a data storage unit, such as a hard disk drive. Pads serve as shock mounts at the corners of the data storage unit and separate the data storage unit and the housing. A flex circuit electrically couples the data storage unit and a connector at the front of the device. The flex circuit has, e.g., an “N” shape configuration, which advantageously provides flexibility in many directions. The data storage device may convert the number of pin connections from the data storage unit to a different number of pin connections. A docking module that receives the portable data storage device may also convert the number of pin connections from the data storage device to a different number of pin connections used by a host system. The docking module includes a slide for receiving and ejecting the portable data storage device.

Abstract: A heat dissipation element which can be shaped as a flat plate for transfer of heat to the opposite side of a mounting channel in a chassis for holding circuit cards. Circuit cards are typically held in place in channels in a chassis by an expansion type retention device. The circuit cards also include a heat frame for collecting the heat produced by the card components and channeling the heat from the card through the heat frame to the chassis. The retention device presses the heat frame in to thermal contact with one side of the channel. The heat dissipation plate is held in thermal contact with the other side of the channel, providing a second additional heat path to channel heat away from individual components, the circuit card and/or the heat frame.

Abstract: A portable computer having a main body generating a video signal, and an LCD assembly receiving the video signal from the main body and displaying a picture. The computer further having a hinge part including a hollow swiveling part extending toward the main body, and a pair of tilting parts radially extended from the swiveling part and rotatably connecting the LCD assembly and the main body; a rotation supporting part provided on the main body and rotatably supporting the swiveling part of the hinge part; and a video signal transmission member having a first end connected to the main body and a second end connected to the LCD assembly while being accommodated inside of the swiveling part of the hinge part and the rotation supporting part, and transmitting the video signal from the main body to the LCD assembly.

Abstract: A method of constructing a multicomputer system consisting of a multiplicity of multiple computing units connected together in multiple dimensions. Furthermore, also disclosed is a novel method and arrangement for constructing a computer system constituted of multiple computing units, and wherein air ducting and plenum arrangement direct cooling air flows through the computer system so as to dissipate heat generated by the multiplicity of electronic components of the computer system.

Abstract: A panelboard having an enclosure includes at least one busbar having a plurality of electrical distribution connection points, and a current transformer module having a current transformer integral with and in signal communication with each of the busbars. A signal path is associated with and in signal communication with each current transformer for communicating a signal therefrom. In application, a load current passing through each of the busbars within the panelboard results in a signal, representative of the associated load current, at the associated current transformer and signal path.

Abstract: A personal computer provided with heat-generating parts such as a CPU, a cooling unit that releases the heat generated by the heat-generating part to the outside of the personal computer has a container structure so that the cooling liquid in the interior does not leak to the outside. Also, part of the container structure is provided with a heat connection part for receiving the heat transferred from the outside of the cooling unit. Furthermore, there is provided means of heat transfer for transferring the heat generated by the heat-generating part to the cooling unit, one end of this means of heat transfer being thermally connected to the heat connection part of the cooling unit and the other end thereof being thermally connected to the heat-generating part. This prevents troubles in the personal computer due to the moisture permeation of the cooling liquid of cooling unit and leakage of the cooling liquid. Also, disassembly and assembly is made easy by forming the cooling unit as a separate structure.

Abstract: An electronic assembly is disclosed which includes a printed circuit board. A computer processor package is centrally positioned on an upper surface of the printed circuit board. A computer processor is positioned on an upper surface of the computer processor package. A first plurality of power delivery components is positioned on an upper surface of the printed circuit board on one side of the computer processor package. One or more additional pluralities of power delivery components may be positioned on the upper surface of the printed circuit board on other sides of the computer processor package. A high frequency current may be routed from one or more of the first and/or additional pluralities of power delivery components over an elongate flex circuit to the computer processor. A series of decoupling capacitors may be coupled to the elongate flex circuit to enhance a transfer of high frequency current over the elongate flex circuit.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting a enclosure-mountable device to an equipment enclosure having a plurality of vertical mounting rails disposed so as to define an equipment storage region is disclosed. The mounting mechanism includes a first portion configured to be attached to the enclosure-mountable device, and a second portion configured to be attached to one or more of the vertical mounting rails. The first and second portions are configured such that the enclosure-mountable device may be disposed in a first position outside the equipment storage region and a second position outside the equipment storage region.

Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a first drive bracket (20) attachable to a computer enclosure, a second drive bracket (30) attached to a base plate (24) of the first drive bracket, and a resilient fastener (40). Two generally arcuate sliding slots (244, 245) and three positioning portions (246) are formed at the base plate of the first drive bracket. A locking aperture (248) is defined in the base plate. Two posts (362) and three receiving portions (364) are formed at an upper plate (36) of the second drive bracket. A locking protrusion (442) is formed on the resilient fastener. In assembly, the posts are sliding received in the sliding slots, and slid therealong to inner ends thereof. The receiving portions respectively engage with the corresponding positioning portions. The locking protrusion snappingly engages in the aperture. Thus, the second drive bracket is readily mounted to the first drive bracket.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a host module and a touch control module. The host module includes a housing and a host circuit received in the housing. The touch control module includes a face panel and a touch control pad. The face panel is mounted removably on the housing, and has an outer side face, an inner side face, and an aperture formed through the outer and inner side faces. The touch control pad is used for cursor control, is mounted on the inner side face, is accessible through the aperture, and is coupled electrically and separably to the host circuit.

Abstract: The display unit comprises a display device such as liquid crystal cell or the like; and a secondary battery disposed to a rear side of the display device. A heat shielding layer having a thermal conductivity of at most 5 W/mK, preferably at most 1 W/mK is formed as a heat shielding plate between the display device and the secondary battery, and the display device and the secondary battery are integrally assembled to form a module structure. According to the above structure of the present invention, since the display device such as liquid crystal cell or the like and the secondary battery are integrally assembled to form a module structure, the display unit can be made compact and thin to attain a light weight.

Abstract: Robot and remote controlled devices have been utilized for information gathering purposes. However these robotic vehicles lack efficiency because they are not capable of operating out of doors or where the sensors and apparatus located on the robots are subject to harsh environments. The present invention provides a new and unique manner of overcoming these problems by providing a platform system that is placed upon existing robots without requiring adjustments to these devices. The platform effectuates easy installation of a plurality of sensors and apparatus on its top surface while providing internal housing for its wires and components, thereby providing a water, dirt and dust resistant environment which leads to better equipment function and ease of maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A cooling solution is provided for a modular data center. The modular data center includes a plurality of racks, each of the racks having a front face and a back face, wherein the plurality of racks is arranged in a first row and a second row, such that the back faces of racks of the first row are facing the second row, and the back faces of the racks of the second row are facing the first row, a first end panel coupled between a first rack of the first row and a first rack of the second row, the first end panel having a bottom edge and a tope edge, a second end panel coupled between a second rack of the first row and a second rack of the second row, the second end panel having a top edge and a bottom edge, and a roof panel coupled between the top edge of the first panel and the top edge of the second panel. Cooling equipment within at least one of the equipment racks draws hot air from between the rows of racks and delivers cooled air out of the front face of one of the racks.

Abstract: A portable information apparatus comprises a first housing, and a second housing which is mounted to the first housing in such a manner that it can be rocked freely, with its main face facing the first housing, and which includes a panel-like display device with a display screen exposed at the main face and a hinge member to mount the display device in the second housing, wherein the hinge member includes a fixed member fixed to the second housing and an extended member mounted to the fixed member and intervening between the display device and the inner wall of the second housing, and the extended member includes a pressing section which presses against the side face of the display device and a flexible curved section which is provided so as to be continuous with the pressing section and which is formed convexly at the inner wall of the second housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet computer and a docking station assembly. This docking station comprises a docking assembly for positioning with three degrees of freedom and having a data connector for mechanically supporting and interfacing with the tablet computer. A support member couples the docking assembly to an expansion base. The base includes a number of ports for interfacing with a variety of peripheral devices or power supplies. These varieties of ports mount to a printed circuit board contained within the expansion base. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) combines the signal pathways for the variety of ports, allowing the signal pathways to travel from the printed circuit board and to the data connector. The tablet computing device has a plurality of contact or touch points positioned on the right and left edges of the tablet to facilitate aligning the tablet to the docking assembly in either a landscape or portrait mode.

Abstract: A heat dissipation system for an audio amplifier is presented, including a housing having a plurality of apertures therein; at least one completely enclosed air tunnels, each air tunnel extending between one of the apertures in the housing and another of the apertures in the housing, each air tunnel at least partially defined by a pair of opposed heat sinks mounted within the housing.